A Very Special Spring in Japan

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00:00 - Intro
00:21 - Updates
01:37 - A Day at USJ
05:28 - Uh oh! Someone let me rant about Japanese banks again
07:25 - Thanks Klook for solving the problem
08:52 - Cherry Blossom Season begins!
09:42 - Jurin-ji
10:43 - Shobo-ji
11:56 - Vegetarian Cafe Ren Shijo Omiya
12:08 - Former Prefectural Government Office Kyoto
13:17 - Maruyama Park
14:47 - Making my photography dreams a reality
16:21 - Lake Biwa paddle boarding time
17:40 - Swimming under the cherry blossoms
18:00 - A very special day :)
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[@masegraye]

Those photographers in the background def understood the assignment.

[@pfteve]

As magical as watching the proposal was, watching the lady in the back get so excited made me stupidly happy. Congrats you two. I knew since he made that silly joke back in the first video he was in (It was something to do with bears and periods), he was the one!

[@CurrentlyHannah]

They sent us the photos that they took after and they were perfect 😍 Such a happy coincidence!

[@Gardo161]

@@CurrentlyHannah please show us too ;))))

[@TheNewGreenIsBlue]

@@CurrentlyHannah I totally thought that Chris had planned and hired them to photograph the moment... but I should have known... that in Japan there's just such a wealth of amateur photographers with professional cameras and skills out and about in place and times like this. We ran into quite a few while on the edge Nara/Mie prefecture called Soni Kogen... If you haven't been there in the autumn... I HIGHLY recommend it at sunset when the pampras grass is waving in the evening wind --> 曽爾高原

[@t.m5465]

​@@CurrentlyHannahHello. Japan is famous for the righteous "samurai," "bushido," "ninja," "shogun," and "Zatoichi" who avenge evil, but there are also "hissatsu shigotonin" who assassinate unforgivable evil people.

[@t.m5465]

​@@CurrentlyHannahPlease search for " hissatsu shigotonin.”

[@peter_price]

My baby girl is engaged!!! Congratulations Hannah and Chris!

[@mirmohammad753]

so you are blender guru's dad 👋

[@lydia7000]

Congratulations!

[@dbwatx931]

Oh my goodness, I think we are all crying tears of happiness over this. The photographer in the back got right in there as soon as Chris got down on one knee❤. Congratulations 💍

[@CCMcMillan]

Here I am, a fifty six year old man, crying. Congratulations! Love never gets old to me. Enjoy your life. Be kind. Be patient. Be loving.

[@NimrodClover]

@CCMcMillan - you have me beat by one year, but no less effective. Hope for all the best out of life.

[@ishigurotaka8132]

満開の桜の下でのプロポーズに感動しました。お幸せに😊

[@ellstration]

No I'm NOT crying!! 😭😭 Congratulations Hannah and Chris I'm so so happy for you. 🌸💞🌸

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Oh I'm definitely crying 😂

[@SamFigueroa]

It's not crying, a bug flew into my eye, I swear.

[@kathyw5335]

Glad to see I’m not the only one who was sobbing by the end. Congratulations you guys are so good together! May you have a long, fulfilling and prosperous life together. Keep making videos! They make us all smile, and dream of travelling in Japan.

[@xxxxxsero]

Why am I crying? I don't even know you guys ..I don't even believe in marriage...Oh, this is so beautiful! Congratulations and may it last 1000 years! In Romania we say "Casã de piatrã!" which means house of stone...which means may it last as long as a house made out of stone! Soooo happy for you guys!

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Hahaha your comment cracked me up! Thank you 🥰

[@bc_views]

This is why I love KZbin... watching someone you've been subscribed to life change in almost real time. You can't get this anywhere else. Congrats to you both!!!!

[@nomad_specter]

Congrats! So sweet that he proposed during your favorite season.

[@user-oz4ts5mv5h]

That proppsal scene amongst the cherry blossoms made me cry. It was so beautiful ♡ Love your cinematography and photos and thank you for showing us parts of Japan. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness! ♡♡♡

[@csny0627]

この度の慶事を寿ぎ 御二人の御多幸を 衷心より 祈念申し上げます　　　　　　 こうなられることは多くの方々が判って居りましたよ、おめでとうございます！❤❤

[@keikei7765]

二人ともおめでとう🌸 生きてるって本当に素晴らしい

[@dianaa8125]

Omg me sobbing by the end of this!!! The music, the framing!!’ Everything 👌👌👌❤

[@empireofpeaches]

The cherry blossoms at night were so good, only to be beaten by the cherry blossoms on the lake. Which in turn were beaten by the final scene. Congrats Hannah and Chris 💞💞💞💞💞🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 Under blossoms pink, Hannah's smile meets Chris's gaze, Love blooms, sweet and bright.

[@tealorturquoise]

Congratulations to you both! Engagement under the sakura trees just magical.

[@flashflair]

Why am I crying?!!!!Why am I crying?!!!! I literally found your channel only yesterday and you are a total stranger to me and I am so happy for you! That proposal was so beautiful! Simple and elegant and loved how every photographer in the background turned their lens towards you guys. That was hilarious!

[@tillytallyyy]

I say this with as much love and joy as a stranger on the internet can, but CONGRATS!!!!!! ❤❤❤

[@dc-wh7ww]

As one of the ones watching since Singapore, this is a marvellous real life story arc. Thanks for documenting it all so fearlessly. Congratulations to both of you!

[@Undalee_01]

I actually wept real tears at how beautiful this was…happiest most wonderful and heartfelt congrats to the both of you!

[@erinrandall79]

Congratulations!! That was the most beautiful video. What a magical proposal. You really excelled there, Chris! Love the photographers in the background and how everyone around cheered. I'm not crying, you're crying!

[@mrmatz408]

When I first started watching videos about Japan, yours was one of the first channels I had subscribed to. Your filmography is always beautiful and top notch, and this one was especially beautiful because of its ending. Congratulations to you and Chris!

[@nornori5363]

お二人の撮った美しい映像に魅入られている者です。日本人以外に向けた映像みたいですが、日本人にとっても心が洗われます。 これからも紹介よろしくお願いします。そしていつまでもお幸せに・・・ また早めに四国にも来てくださいね。特に高知県にも！！！！！

[@ssaguilar2]

Omg, I always loved the idea of proposals under cherry blossoms. Definitely cried at the end and it wasn't the pregnancy hormones.

[@marcusa3177]

Aaaaaaaa congratulations! To celebrating the springs together after all the winters that life will throw at you! Also, that obaa-san at the back who, when she saw what's happening via her peripheral vision, immediately went on full game face mode? That's a true photographer right there 🫡

[@Nynke_K]

the way you described the photographer mad me go back and rewatch it. you can actually see her jump when she realizes what's going on! love it :)

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Yes! Her and the man next to her took some amazing photos that they sent to us later (posted on my instagram). Such a perfect coincidence!

[@KirstenReusch]

Absolutely stunning showing of cherry blossom season and all the fun of Spring. Congratulations to you and Chris. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness ❤

[@patkay]

OMG ME HEART! CONGRATULATIONS YOU TWO! my goodness!! chris you did so amazing on the location/shot too gahhhhhh i’m so stoked for you both! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Thank you so much Pat! Yes, Chris absolutely nailed the location, timing and filming of it all! What a guy! 🥰

[@TheBalsnac]

One of the most beautiful video's I've seen in my entire life. Regardless of what we all knew was coming, you still managed to create a beautiful narrative that brought tears to my eyes. So much love to the both of you, and everything that you do Hannah!

[@IsabellaBorrego]

Aaaaaaaa!!!!!! OMG! Congratulations for you too. I got tears in my eyes watching this beautiful proposal 🥹🌸💗 that feels soooo special!!!!!

[@eilidhmcfie7361]

Omg, Hannah! I am crying. Well done Chris. This was well planned and utterly magical!! Congratulations to you both.

[@joits]

So happy for you guys! Its been amazing watching your videos for all these years and seeing good things happen to you. Congrats to both of you!

[@aquaarietta]

Literally in tears. I'm so happy for you two!!! ❤

[@christinanieto1104]

Congratulations! Wish you both many blessings, much joy, and all the adventures you desire.

[@EcoFlightAttendant]

I’ve been following your channel since I moved to Japan in 2020. I have to say I totally teared up at the end!! So happy for you guys!! You always put out such magical videos and this one was truly just that! ✨

[@DATApush3r]

18:28 that really hit me in the feels. Had a good little happy cry. Too beautiful!

[@MeasuredLight]

OMG!!!! CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU BOTH!!!! What an exciting way to end such a beautiful video!!! 😍😍

[@chiaraLT]

What a wonderful video! paddling with the cherry blossoms was stunning and then ending was the most heartwarming of all, I had to re-watch it! congratulations Hanna and Chris!

[@LemifromJapan]

Congratulations Hanna chan!! Beautiful video of Spring in Japan, it made me teary.おめでとうございます！！✨👏

[@mendanhikes]

Everything in this video is magical but the highlight of it all is "that" moment. Congratulations. Omg 🎉😮😊❤

[@amariluna]

What an amazing video Hanna! Absolutely loved it, especially the ending. Biggest congratulations to you and Chris!!!❤❤

[@lemonching]

I’ve been following your channel for a while and your videos make me fall in love with Japan. They’ve inspired me to explore the lesser known parts of the country. The excitement you guys have for your travels and shots is so infectious. So happy for you and Chris! Congratulations!

[@shokichi829]

プロポース素適でした✨これからも２人の笑顔と幸せを祈ってます♪

[@kiwdwks]

Congrats...so happy for the two of you! Awesome news!

[@gama7256]

I’m just so happy after watching this video. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful moment!!!!

[@verabijl4173]

Oh my gosh, congratulations you two!! Through the videos I always thought you guys were perfect for each other ❤ Absolute definition of couple goals

[@KillerTacos54]

Oh my goodness congrats!! Seeing you two together in your videos, I always knew this day would come!

[@Munkaa]

So happy for you guys! Thank you for sharing these videos with us!

[@jasonsmith6106]

Congrats guys. Super happy for you both. In all my years in Japan I seem to never be there when cherry blossoms are in bloom. I live through this video. Many thanks.

[@hayley3986]

Omg that actually made me cry wtf. How beautiful. Congratulations to you both. Also, seeing the absolute joy you were experiencing while swimming under the cherry tree was very sweet.

[@GuillaumeTANNEUX]

Congratulations! Wishing you two all the happiness in the world. And thank you for the beautiful video.

[@punktetierpanda7193]

The best episode ever! The music, the cherry blossoms, the humor, the stunning trees behind you when he proposed ❤

[@ChiChi-uh6sd]

Congratulations you guys!😍😍 This so beautiful I can't wait to see the vlogs about everything 🥹✨️✨️🥰🎉

[@masamiyaleco]

おめでとおおおおおおおおおお！！！！！

[@hachi701]

I saw the beautiful pictures the lady in the background took, what a perfect coincidence! And now seeing the actual moment on video made me so emotional ahhh congrats!!

[@soichitoyoda]

Congratulations to you both!!! Proposal under the cherry blossoms must be amazing for Hannah🫶 Thanks for sharing this video for us!

[@DavidCruickshank]

A proposal under cherry blossoms how romantic 🥰 Hope you're relationship is filled with every happiness!

[@angelicavis]

Ahh congrats! What a perfect end to this vlog and cherry blossom season 💘

[@Curzon1999vie]

Finally! Congratulations! I wish you guys all the best! So happy for you!

[@AllisonPaigeAbroad]

Oh I cried at the end Hannah! That was just beautiful. So happy for you and Chris! :) Congratulations. 💕

[@TheSovereignOfEnde]

Congratulations, you two! 🌸🌸 You look so good together. 😊 I wish you a lifetime of happiness and unforgettable memories!

[@terrapinlane]

Congratulations to you both! Wishing you years of health and happiness. Lovely, touching video, thanks for sharing.

[@aussiefirestorm]

Congrats and best of luck to you both. Thank you for all the lovely films.

[@shelleyhelmond]

I'm not crying.....Congrats to such a lovely couple, may you have many happy years together ♥

[@rickkmurray]

as always your cinemaphotography is absolutely a work of art...but more importantly Massive congratulations to the 2 of you what a beautiful place and day.

[@LindaLantz]

Congratulations!!! I'm crying in happiness for yall!!

[@Steeephen28]

Such a beautiful proposal at the end. Definitely made me tear up as I watched it. So happy for you guys! Congratulations! :)

[@ellen_globetrotter3783]

Congratulations to both of you!! May you have many years of happiness!!!

[@Leapintoufu]

SO happy for you guys! Congrats Hannah / Chris! ( & yes the editing of the whole video is top notch!)

[@SmallBlogV8]

The most beautiful trip in ages and it culminates in that moment! Meant to be. Congratulations!!

[@wendynewing8834]

Just wonderful! Congratulations to you both...and to the photographers in the background. The decisive moment if ever there was one.

[@charles19600228]

CONGRTULATIONS! Thank you for making such a wonderful moment at my homeland. So touched.

[@sanseiryu]

Crying, tears of happiness for you and Chris. I had no idea that this video would make me so emotional. The sense of fun from the theme park, to the visits to the shrines, finding those gorgeous trees in full bloom. Your joy as you float past the the sakura. Then your finale, so wonderful. Storybook ending. I loved it!

[@martinm76]

Love your enthusiasm, the great smile and the storytelling. And what wonderful locations to show us! Thank you! And congrats on the engagement! Came here after watching the sunscreen video.

[@LaurensTravels]

Beautiful proposal! So happy for you two ❤❤ been following your adventures for a while now and can tell how happy and in love you both are 🥹

[@Miyuki_Hori_Quenahealer]

Thank you for sharing beautiful video ❤From Japan 🇯🇵

[@scarlettplaton7398]

this is definitely my favorite vlog, everything was so beautiful and the ending was perfect!😭💖

[@lauren6978]

Omg!! Congratulations, both of you! This made me so emo, I love love 😭🥰😍.

[@karenhotaru3702]

That was by far the most beautiful thumbnail and ending of a video in a very long time ❤️❤️❤️ I am sooo happy for you both and wish you the best 🍀❤️🍀❤️

[@julieridenour7259]

Hooray!!!!! Congratulations you two! I’m so excited for you!

[@CKPeppi]

So so magical. The sakura, the lake and of course the proposal!! Congrats to both of you ❤

[@akplus]

Congratulations! The part of end really makes my day for both of you guys.

[@michaelstenseth2460]

Congratulations - was so lovely to see. Such a setting :)

[@rubiarhart2984]

Such a beautiful video well worth waiting for... Congratulations, Hannah & Chris!!!!!! Sooo happy for you both 🥂🏆

[@Themellygoround]

Cried happy tears for you guys! Loved everything about this vlog

[@maryambahman4586]

Congrats you two!! ❤ even though I knew it was coming I still struggled to not cry!!

[@externallylaws]

I'm just so delighted for you both - congratulations!! ❤❤

[@nfsurge]

That final scene! Congrats guys! KYOTO is LOVE! ❤

[@lainiesmajovits3754]

This was a wonderful way to begin my day! Congratulations to you both! I wish you a lifetime of happiness beneath the cherry blossoms!

[@jooshungerecker-debruin5812]

Aw, I knew it was coming, but still caught me by surprise and teared up. So cute, congratulations. Anyway, the whole vlog was stunning.

[@cre8r61]

Great news and such a lovely setting too Hannah and Chris. Congratulations

[@demmzzii]

I just … 😭 congratulations this is so exciting!! 🌸🤍✨

[@avatarLT]

Congratulations to both! Such an amazing chase after cherry blossoms :)

[@jalmoza5]

Gorgeous shot boating through the Sakura! And millions congratulations

[@lendseyanndavid4261]

Indeed a very special spring - seeing you with joy paddling under those cherry blossom trees annndd that proposal... made me cry! Happy for you! Congratulations!

[@tiffy623]

Congratulations!! I’ve followed your channel for many years and so happy you and Chris found each other. What a beautiful love and companionship you two have 🥹

[@dwaynefong]

Awesome!!! Congrats!!!! So many bad things in the world right so glad i watched something as wonderful as this!!!

[@whyisthisathingnow...]

This was so beautiful, so happy for you Hannah! Congratulations!

[@ajisaiart]

Congratulations on getting engaged!!! I’m so excited and happy for you two ❤ and I actually shed a few tears 🥰 I’m following you since I got engaged myself in Japan in early 2019. Back then I bought your old Canon and got to meet you in person for a short moment. I’ve been around ever since, enjoying your beautiful content and being inspired by your talent as a content creator. You and Chris are such a great couple and I’m looking forward to whatever the future holds up for you. After getting married in China back in 2019, managing to get my husband to Germany in late 2020, I just became a mom for the very first time a few months ago 👨‍👩‍👦🐰

[@Sissaimee]

Congratulations to you both! What a magical and beautiful place for a proposal!